Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe - Simple with Garden Tomatoes

Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe - Simple with Garden Tomatoes

Prep10 min
Cook45 min
Servings4
DifficultyMedium
Sébastien RossBy Menucochon|
|Updated: Feb 2, 2026

Homemade Pizza Sauce is quick and flavorful : this homemade pizza sauce recipe features fresh garden tomatoes for an authentic and comforting taste. Perfect for your pizza nights or topping a naan bread!

Preparation

Instructions

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  1. Étape 1

    Mix the tomatoes until smooth.

  2. Étape 2

    In a skillet, heat olive oil with butter.

  3. Étape 3

    Sauté the chopped red onion, garlic, and shallot until they become translucent.

  4. Étape 4

    Add the blended tomatoes.

  5. Étape 5

    Stir in basil, oregano and bay leaves.

  6. Étape 6

    Add sugar, paprika and a pinch of sea salt.

  7. Étape 7

    Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  8. Étape 8

    Remove bay leaves.

  9. Étape 9

    The sauce is ready to be used! Spread it on naan bread or pizza dough, add your favorite toppings and bake.

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Our Tips

Chef's tips for making this recipe

This sauce keeps very well in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days, or can be frozen for a future impromptu pizza night!

Serving Suggestions

This sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days, or can be frozen for a future impromptu pizza night!

Frequently Asked Questions

This sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days, or it can be frozen for a future impromptu pizza night!

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